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Tax bill reminder goes out to residents

Rochester issues tax bill reminder as five boards meet on water, aging and events. Also in today's brief (7 items): Town issues reminder on tax bills; Charity gala raises money for area students; MRV Water Supply PAC meets via Zoom; MRV Water District board meets remotely.

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Police pause Flock cameras for a month

Rochester suspends Flock license plate cameras for a month amid privacy concerns. Also in today's brief (5 items): Police pause Flock license plate cameras; Town seeks resident input on electricity program; Bulldog Pride Alumni grant applications now open; Library trustees meet Thursday…

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Obituaries

Obituary notices, week of September 28, 2026 through October 4, 2026

This week's Rochester obituary notices column carries one entry: Hartley, John Mark, 64. According to the notice posted by Saunders-Dwyer Funeral Homes of Mattapoisett, Hartley died unexpectedly on September 28, 2026, while at work in Brookfield; he was born May 21, 1962, and was the ol…

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Eight property transfers recorded in late September

Rochester recorded eight property transfers in late September, according to a new deed roundup. From our own coverage: Rochester records eight late-September property transfers. Also in today's brief (4 items): Town posts Rochester's November 3 state election notice; Old Colony hosts Br…

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Real Estate

Rochester September Home Sales Show Narrow Price Range Near $700,000

Eight property deeds were recorded in Rochester between Sept. 4 and Oct. 3, but only four carried sale prices, ranging from $475,000 to $800,000 with a median of $707,500. The top sale was 281 Neck Rd at $800,000, sold by Phillip and Jessica Whittaker to Rita and Jeffrey Jordan.

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Old Colony football closes out BPRTS game

Old Colony football closed out a Thursday matchup against BPRTS according to NFHS Network. Also in today's brief (7 items): Old Colony football closes out game with BPRTS; Select Board meets Monday at town hall; Historical Commission convenes Monday evening; Board of Health meets Tuesda…

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Revised electricity aggregation plan posted

Rochester posts a revised municipal aggregation plan for community electricity supply options. Also in today's brief (7 items): Town posts revised municipal aggregation plan; Select Board holds regular meeting Monday; Historical Commission meets Monday evening; Board of Health meets Tue…

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Real Estate

Rochester Home Prices Span $375,000 To $859,000 Over Four-Week Stretch

Rochester recorded six sales with prices between Aug. 28 and Sept. 26, ranging from $375,000 to $859,000 with a median of $707,500. The top sale was 28 Marion Road at $859,000, sold by Nelson Bernardo to Lauren E. Stevens, narrowly ahead of 247 Braley Hill Road at $855,000.

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Warrant posted for Nov. 3 election

Rochester posts its official warrant for the November 3 midterm election covering ballot and polling procedures. Also in today's brief (5 items): Town posts warrant for Nov. 3 election; Old Colony JV volleyball hosts Southeastern RVT; RMS School Council to meet Sept. 29; Old Colony JV s…

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Sports

Rochester reported no tracked sports activity for the week.

Rochester had no reported sports activity in the period September 14-20, 2026. ===HEADLINES=== 1. No Reported Sports Activity in Rochester This Week 2. Rochester Sports Roundup Comes Up Quiet 3. Week Passes With No Rochester Sports Updates 4. Rochester Athletics: Nothing New to Report …

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